About This Role
The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist supports a behavioral health practice by ensuring accurate claims submission, resolving denials, and managing outstanding balances. This role suits an organized, thorough, and proactive individual.
Responsibilities
- Review documentation and verify appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier use
- Prepare and submit accurate insurance claims promptly
- Monitor claim acceptance and rejections to ensure claims reach the payer successfully
- Investigate and resolve denied, rejected, and underpaid claims
- Follow up on accounts receivable and outstanding insurance balances
- Post payments, adjustments, and patient responsibility accurately
- Review explanations of benefits and electronic remittance advice for discrepancies
- Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements
- Communicate with providers, front desk staff, and insurance companies to resolve billing issues
- Track recurring problems and report claim status, aging balances, and collection concerns to management
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable billing and privacy requirements
Requirements
- At least two years of medical billing and coding experience preferred
- Behavioral health or psychiatric billing experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding, modifiers, and insurance billing procedures
- Experience with denial management, appeals, and accounts receivable follow-up
- Comfortable using electronic health records, billing software, and payer portals
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take ownership of unresolved claims
- CPC, CCS, or another relevant billing or coding certification is a plus
Application Process
- Submit your résumé through Indeed
- Include a brief description of your billing and coding experience, any behavioral health experience, and the billing systems you have used
About the Company
Salveo Integrative Health is a behavioral health practice.
